§ LORD BALCARRES (Lancashire, Chorley)I beg to ask the Secretary of State for War if any cordite containing mercuric chloride has been used in the service during the last twelve months.
§ MR. HALDANEIt is not possible to say definitely without reference to the various stations whether such cordite has been fired.
§ LORD BALCARRESHas any such cordite passed into the service?
§ MR. HALDANECertainly not, unless it has been previously tested.
§ LORD BALCARRESWill the right hon. Gentleman inquire how much cordite containing mercuric chloride has passed into the service?
§ MR. HALDANEIt will be extremely difficult to find out, but I will do my best.